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Semtech reveals ITU-compliant asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset

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March 28, 2025
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Semtech has achieved a breakthrough in fibre broadband with the launch of its new asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset. This industry-first solution is fully-compliant with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards and comprises the GN7161, GN715…

Nokia powers Saudi Arabia’s first 25G PON network

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February 24, 2025
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Saudi Arabia has deployed its first 25G PON network as part of a collaborative effort between ACES-NH and Nokia. The network will enhance connectivity across the Kingdom while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative. By harnessi…

Elisa and Nokia conduct Europe’s first 100G PON trial

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November 6, 2024
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Elisa has revealed plans to deploy Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution for Europe’s first 100G PON trial. Elisa’s deployment of Nokia’s fibre solution will position it as Europe’s first provider to exhibit 25G, 50G, and 100G Passive Optical…

Nokia and ZCorum streamline cable operators’ fibre transition

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September 25, 2024
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Nokia and ZCorum have developed a DOCSIS Provisioning Adapter (DPA) application for streamlining cable operators’ fibre transition. The DPA application will enable cable operators to utilise their existing DOCSIS-based provisioning system to provision …

Ofcom tackles broadband jargon confusion with new rules

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September 17, 2024
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Ofcom’s new rules mandate that ISPs provide clearer information about their broadband services to consumers. The move, which comes into effect today, aims to address widespread confusion surrounding the terminology used to describe different netw…

France hit by coordinated attacks on telecom infrastructure

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July 29, 2024
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France has been targeted by a new wave of sabotage attacks, this time focusing on telecom operators. The incidents occurred on Sunday night and have affected fibre optic networks across six regions of the country. French authorities have confirmed that…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new approach to boosting mobile services by leveraging its existing fixed network infrastructure along with new smart poles. This innovative solution could help boost mobile coverage across local areas in the…

Virgin Media O2 trials new approach to boosting mobile coverage

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March 18, 2024
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UK Government urges more telecoms infrastructure sharing

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March 15, 2024
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The UK government is urging telecoms companies to prioritise sharing existing infrastructure like telegraph poles before installing new ones for broadband deployment. In a letter to the telecoms industry, Julia Lopez, the Minister of State for Data an…

Toshiba and Orange demo quantum-secure fibre data transmission

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February 22, 2024
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Toshiba and Orange have achieved significant milestones in quantum-secure data transmission. Through a meticulous series of evaluations, the two companies have showcased the practicality of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology in safeguarding data…